In recent years, Microsoft has been working to reinvent its presence in the browser market, and a recent leak has revealed that the next version of Microsoft Edge may be closer to the Google Chrome than ever before. The move isn't exactly a surprise, considering Microsoft has adopted the Chromium engine, the same one that powers Chrome, but the new design and features highlighted in the leak show an even greater similarity than expected.

Familiar Look and Similar Experience

The leak indicates that the new Edge maintains a very similar look and feel to Chrome, with rounded tabs, simplified settings menu and direct integration with Microsoft services, like Bing and Microsoft 365. The interface is clean and minimalist, much like Google's browser, but with some customizations from Microsoft.

Among the elements inherited from Chrome, the following stand out:
✔ Similar tab and address bar design
✔ Identical Extension Manager (compatible with Chrome Web Store)
✔ Similar organized settings

On the other hand, Microsoft has included its own features to differentiate the browser, such as native Windows integration, new privacy tools and an optimized reading mode.

Why is Microsoft getting closer to Chrome?

Microsoft’s decision to ditch its old EdgeHTML engine in favor of Chromium was a strategic one. The old Edge was never able to compete meaningfully with Chrome or even Firefox. Furthermore, limited compatibility with websites and extensions hurt the user experience.

By adopting Chromium, Microsoft solves these problems by enabling:
✅ Greater compatibility with modern websites
✅ Access to a vast library of Chrome extensions
✅ Improved performance and more efficient resource consumption

What Changes for Users?

For those who already use Chrome, the transition to the new Edge can be quite natural. Microsoft's browser offers almost the same experience, but with differences such as greater integration with Windows, exclusive security features and lower RAM consumption in some scenarios.

Additionally, Edge remains focused on privacy, offering more advanced controls over ad tracking and protection against malicious websites.

Conclusion

Although the similarity between the new Microsoft Edge and the Google Chrome Obviously, this can be an advantage for users. Microsoft is betting on a faster, safer and more compatible browser, trying to regain part of the market dominated by Chrome.

Whether the new Edge will be able to compete with Google Chrome is still uncertain, but one thing is clear: Microsoft is determined to win over users with a modern and efficient browser. 🚀